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OPERATING ANALYST NOTES
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City Planning 2015 OPERATING BUDGET OVERVIEW
City Planning helps to guide and manage the City’s growth and
physical form, and the effects on the social, economic and natural
environment while striving to enhance the quality of life for Toronto’s
diverse residential and business communities.
2015 Budget Highlights
The total cost to deliver this service to Toronto residents in 2015 is $43.086 million as shown below.
Overview & Recommendations
I: 2015–2017 Service Overview and Plan 5
II: 2015 Recommended Budget by Service 14
III: Issues for Discussion 26
Appendices:
1. 2014 Performance 29
2. Operating Budget Request by Expense Category 32
3. 2015 Organization Chart 33
4. Summary of 2015 Service Changes 34
5. Summary of 2015 New & Enhanced Service Changes 35
6. Inflows/Outflows to / from Reserves & Reserve Funds 36
7. 2015 User Fee Rate Changes 37
$ %
Gross Expenditures 41,607.4 43,085.6 1,478.2 3.6%
Gross Revenues 25,999.0 27,477.2 1,478.2 5.7%
Net Expenditures 15,608.4 15,608.4 0.0 0.0%
Change2015 Rec'd
Budget
2014 Approved
Budget(in $000's)Contacts
Stephen Conforti Manager, Financial Planning Tel: (416) 416-397-0958 E-Mail: [email protected]
For 2015, City Planning identified $0.523 million in opening base budget pressures arising from the annualized impact of 2014 approved service enhancements as well as $0.525 million in funding required for recommended new service priorities.
The Program was able to offset these pressures through revenue increases that will maintain full cost recovery of services provided. As a result, City Planning will enhance their level of service in 2015 while at the same time absorbing all operating pressures.
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Fast Facts From January to the end of September
2014, City Planning completed:
399 reports to six Community Council cycles
373 planning applications
2,798 Committee of Adjustment applications
1,524 heritage permit applications
295 community consultations engaging over 13,291 individuals
98 competitions resulting new hires and promotions across all functional groups
34 project reviews by the Design Review Panel
Trends
In 2014, the percentage of development occurring within targeted growth areas resulting from the Official Plan policy alignment remained consistent with previous years.
The Program continues to anticipate a high level of planned growth in 2015, reflected in the target to achieve 80% adherence.
It is anticipated that this trend, will continue into 2016 and future years.
Our Service Deliverables for 2015
City Planning’s 2015 Recommended Operating Budget of $43.086 million gross and $15.608 million net will provide funding to:
Continue to process development applications that contribute
to the health, growth and tax base of the City.
Complete the 5-year review of the Official Plan.
Complete the Municipal Comprehensive Review (Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe).
Implement legislative changes under the Planning Act, Ontario
Heritage Act and the City of Toronto Act, and respond to
emerging policy changes, such as provincial policy statements,
etc.
Finalize the Zoning By-law Project, including addressing Ontario
Municipal Board appeals and implementation.
Undertake significant transportation and transit initiatives
including: Travel Demand Forecasting, Relief Line Assessment
Study, Metrolinx Big Move Plan Review and Update,
Consultation for the Scarborough Subway Extension; and
review of SmartTrack and Regional Express Rail plans.
Undertake major revitalization initiatives/studies, including
Mimico-Judson Triangle, Steeles/Redlea Regeneration Area
Study, Port Lands Planning Framework – Phase 2 and Kennedy
Mobility Hub.
Undertake area-based studies including Sherway Area Study, ,
Consumers Road Study, Cousins Quay Precinct Plan – Phase 1,
Broadview Avenue Study, and the Golden Mile Focus Area
Secondary Plan – Phase 1.
Respond to increased demand for local area studies, including
heritage conservation Districts.
% of Development Occuring within Targeted Growth Areas (Resulting from OP Policy)
2012Actual
2013Actual
2014 Projected
Actuals
2015 Target
2016Plan
2017Plan
% of development occurring within targeted growth areas resulting from the
Official Plan policy alignment84% 86% 86% 80% 80% 80%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
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2015 Operating Budget City Planning
2015 Operating Budget Expenses & Funding
Where the money goes:
2015 Budget by Service $43.086 Million
City Building & Policy
Dev., $18.9, 44%
Dev. Review, Decision &
Implement., $24.2, 56%
$43.1Million
2015 Budget by
Expenditure Category
Salaries & Benefits,
$39.7, 92%
Equipment, $0.2, 0%
Materials & Supplies, $0.2, 0%
Services & Rents, $1.6,
4%
Other, $1.5, 4%
$43.1Million
Where the money comes from:
2015 Budget by Funding Source
User Fees, $24.2, 56%
Transfer from Capital,
$2.4, 6%
Property Tax, $15.6, 36%
Other, $0.9, 2%
$43.1Million
Our Key Challenges & Priority Actions
Increased Service Demand – As part of the 2014 Budget process, Council approved 5 additional Avenue/Area studies each year; 3 additional Heritage Conservation District (HCD) Studies/Plans in 2014; and 5 additional HCD's per year from 2015 onwards.
The 2015 Recommended Operating Budget includes funding of $0.523 million for the annualized impact arising from the increase of 12 positions in 2014 to deliver the increased levels of service.
An additional 8 positions with an associated cost of $0.525 million is recommended to deliver the 2015 phase of Council approved Service Level increases.
2015 Operating Budget Highlights
The 2015 Operating Budget includes funding to:
Increase the Transit Implementation unit by 4 positions to address emerging transit planning requirements in the City, funded from the Transit Expansion Initiatives capital project.
Establish an additional position to deliver a work program for legislative initiatives such as zoning by-law, development permit system and provincial policies and plans.
Support residential and employment growth.
Protect existing stable residential neighbourhoods and the natural environment.
Implement waterfront revitalization and renewal.
Support community engagement in and access to the planning of the City.
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2015 Operating Budget City Planning
Recommendations The City Manager and Chief Financial Officer recommend that:
1. City Council approve the 2015 Recommended Operating Budget for City Planning of $43.086 million
gross, $15.608 million net for the following services:
Gross Net Service ($000s) ($000s)
Development Review, Decision & Implementation 24,200.5 34.1
City Building & Policy Development 18,885.1 15,574.2
Total Program Budget 43,085.5 15,608.3
2. City Council approve the 2015 recommended service levels for City Planning as outlined on pages
16, 17, 20, 21 and 22 of this report and associated staff complement of 373 positions;
3. City Council approve the 2015 recommended user fee changes above the inflationary adjusted rate for City Planning identified in !ppendix 7a, for inclusion in the Municipal Code Chapter 441 “Fees and Charges”.
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Part I: 2015 – 2017 Service Overview and Plan
2015 Operating Budget City Planning
Program Map
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2015 Operating Budget City Planning
2015 Service Deliverables
The 2015 Recommended Operating Budget of $43.086 million gross and $15.608 million net for City Planning will fund the Program’s ability to:
Continue to process development applications that contribute to the health, growth and tax base of the City.
Complete the 5-year review of the Official Plan.
Complete the Municipal Comprehensive Review (Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe).
Implement legislative changes under the Planning Act, Ontario Heritage Act and the City of Toronto Act, and respond to emerging policy changes, such as provincial policy statements, etc.
Finalize the Zoning By-law Project, including addressing Ontario Municipal Board appeals and implementation.
Undertake significant transportation and transit initiatives including: Travel Demand Forecasting, Relief Line Assessment Study, Metrolinx Big Move Plan Review and Update, Consultation for the Scarborough Subway Extension; and review of SmartTrack and Regional Express Rail plans.
Undertake major revitalization initiatives/studies, including Mimico-Judson Triangle, Steeles/Redlea Regeneration Area Study, Port Lands Planning Framework – Phase 2 and Kennedy Mobility Hub.
Undertake area-based studies including Sherway Area Study, Consumers Road Study, Cousins Quay Precinct Plan – Phase 1, Broadview Avenue Study, and the Golden Mile Focus Area Secondary Plan – Phase 1, Comprehensive to the Core study, and development permit system pilot areas.
Develop, implement and/or support key corporate priorities including Federal Park Designation for Rough Park; Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport Review; and Pan Am Games.
Respond to increased demand for local area studies, including heritage conservation Districts.
Consult and collaborate with the development industry and other City Divisions to further improve the Development Application Review Process.
Support community engagement in and access to the planning of the City.
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2015 Operating Budget City Planning
Table 1
2015 Recommended Operating Budget and Plan by Service Incremental Change 2016
and 2017 Plan
(In $000s)
Approved
Budget
Projected
Actual
2015 Rec'd
Base
2015 Rec'd
New/Enhanced
2015 Rec'd
Budget
By Service $ $ $ $ $ $ % $ % $ %
Development Review, Decision & Implementation
Gross Expenditures 22,596.3 22,802.7 24,010.8 189.7 24,200.5 1,604.2 7.1% 123.9 0.5% 91.0 0.4%
Revenue 22,149.7 23,458.6 24,166.4 24,166.4 2,016.7 9.1% 168.8 0.7% 0.0 0.0%
Net Expenditures 446.7 (655.9) (155.6) 189.7 34.1 (412.6) (92.4%) (44.8) (131.5%) 90.9 72.7%
City Building & Policy Development
Gross Expenditures 19,011.1 18,626.1 18,550.1 335.0 18,885.1 (126.0) (0.7%) 81.5 0.4% 79.8 0.4%
Revenue 3,849.4 3,560.3 3,310.8 3,310.8 (538.6) (14.0%) (234.5) (7.1%) 0.2 0.0%
Net Expenditures 15,161.7 15,065.8 15,239.3 335.0 15,574.2 412.6 2.7% 316.0 2.0% 79.7 0.5%
Total
Gross Expenditures 41,607.4 41,428.8 42,560.8 524.7 43,085.5 1,478.2 3.6% 205.4 0.5% 170.8 0.4%
Revenue 25,999.0 27,018.9 27,477.2 - 27,477.2 1,478.2 5.7% (65.7) (0.2%) 0.2 0.0%
Total Net Expenditures 15,608.3 14,409.9 15,083.6 524.7 15,608.3 - 271.2 1.7% 170.6 1.1%
Approved Positions 364.5 359.5 365.0 8.0 373.0 8.5 2.3% (2.0) (0.5%)
Note: 2014 Projected Actual Expenditures are System Generated
2014 2015 Recommended Operating Budget
2015 Rec.d vs. 2014
Budget Approved
Changes 2016 2017
The 2015 Recommended Operating Budget for City Planning is $43.086 million gross and $15.608 million net. The net budget remains the same as 2014 at a 0% increase as a result of the following:
Base pressures of $0.523 million net were offset by revenue changes/adjustments of $1.048 million, resulting in the 2015 Recommended Base Budget of $15.084 million net which reflects a $0.525 million or 3.4% reduction from the 2014 Approved Budget. These savings/increased revenue within the Base Budget have been utilized to offset the $0.525 million pressure arising from adding 8 positions required to continue the further enhancement of City Planning services.
The 2015 Recommended Operating Budget includes new funding of $0.525 million net primarily within City Building and Policy Development for 8 positions required to implement the second phase of City Planning service enhancements approved by Council in 2014, to deliver 5 additional Avenue / Area Studies per year and beginning in 2015, 5 additional Heritage Conservation District Studies / Plans per year.
The 2016 and 2017 Plans reflect inflationary cost increases for progression pay, step and fringe benefits of $0.166 million and $0.171 million respectively.
In addition, the 2016 Plan includes the annualized impact of $0.375 million for 2015 recommended service enhancements, somewhat offset by $0.270 million in annualized revenue arising from the May 1, 2015 implementation of a 4.9% increase to community planning fees.
Approval of the 2015 Recommended Operating Budget will result in City Planning increasing its total staff complement by 8.5 positions from 364.5 to 373.0 as highlighted in the table below:
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Table 2
2015 Recommended Total Staff Complement
Changes
Development
Review, Decision &
Implementation
City Building &
Policy
Development Total 2016 2017
2014 Approved Complement 203.4 158.1 361.5 373.0 371.0
In-year Adjustments 0.8 2.2 3.0
Adjusted 2014 Staff Complement 204.2 160.4 364.5 373.0 371.0
Recommended Change in Staff Complement
Prior Year Impact 1.0 3.0 4.0
Base Changes (1.1) (2.5) (3.5) (2.0)
Service Changes
New / Enhanced Service Priorities 2.9 5.1 8.0
Total 207.0 166.0 373.0 371.0 371.0
Position Change Over Prior Year 2.9 5.6 8.5 (2.0)
% Change Over Prior Year 1.41% 3.51% 2.33% (0.54%)
2015 Budget Plan
The 2015 recommended staff changes include:
An additional 3.0 temporary positions primarily within City Building and Policy Development that were added in-year in 2014 funded from the TTC Capital Budget. These positions will support transit planning for the Scarborough Subway extension and preliminary review for a potential Relief Line.
A further addition of 4.0 temporary positions within the Transit Implementation unit (primarily in City Building and Policy Development) to address emerging transit planning requirements in the City, including SmartTrack and Regional Express Rail Plans. The cost is fully offset by the Transit Expansion Initiatives capital project.
The deletion of 3.5 temporary positions no longer required in support of the delivery for the Zoning By-law capital project.
Enhanced Services Priorities (Primarily within City Building & Policy Development)
1.0 permanent position (manager) is recommended to lead a team that was established through a re-organization of existing positions, to deliver a work program for legislative initiatives such as the zoning by-law.
To implement the final phase of Council's directed service level increases from 2014 for the City Planning Division, additional positions are recommended as follows:
3.0 permanent positions to continue to deliver 5 additional Avenue / Area Studies per year, as directed by Council during the 2014 Budget process; and
4.0 permanent positions to initiate and complete 5 additional Heritage Conservation Plans / Studies per year beginning in 2015, as directed by Council during the 2014 Budget process.
The 2015 Recommended Operating Budget includes base expenditure pressures of $0.523 million net, as identified in the Key Cost Drivers table below.
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Table 3 Key Cost Drivers
(In $000s)
Development
Review, Decision &
Implementation
City Building & Policy
Development
Gross Expenditure Changes
Prior Year Impacts
Annualized Impact of 2014 Enhancements 177.5 376.4 553.8
Transit Implementation Unit 505.4 505.4
Economic Factors
Postage (Inflation) 21.9 21.9
COLA and Progression Pay
Cost of Living Adjustment 499.4 369.5 868.9
Progression Pay & Step Increases 111.4 90.0 201.4
Other Base Changes
Inter Divisional Charges 6.9 12.4 19.3
Reductions and Realignments 236.9 (250.9) (14.1)
Total Gross Expenditure Changes 1,053.9 1,102.8 2,156.6
Revenue Changes
Committee of Adjustment - Volume Increase 540.0 540.0
Site Plan Fees for Townhomes 579.3 579.3
Positions Funded from Capital Recovery 514.3 514.3
Total Revenue Changes 1,119.3 514.3 1,633.6
Net Expenditure Changes (65.4) 588.4 523.0
2015 Recommended Operating Budget
Total Rec'd 2015
Base Budget
Key cost drivers for City Planning are as follows:
Prior year impacts of $1.059 million primarily in City Building and Policy Development result from the annualized impact of the 12.0 positions added as part of the 2014 Budget process as well as impacts from 2014 enhancements to the Transit Implementation Unit, which is offset by recoveries from the TTC capital program as reflected in the revenue drivers.
Both services within City Planning are experiencing salary and benefit cost increases for union/non-union staff (progression pay, step increases, COLA) relative to their level of staffing totaling $1.070 million.
These base pressures are somewhat offset by increased revenues arising from anticipated increase in Committee of Adjustment applications, site plan fees now applied to Townhouses (as approved by Council) and resources from TTC's Capital Budget for positions that support the delivery of transit expansion initiatives.
In order to offset the above pressures, the following service changes for City Planning consisting of base revenue changes of $0.509 million and revenue adjustments of $0.539 million are recommended.
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Table 4
2015 Total Recommended Service Change Summary Incremental Change
$ $ #
Gross Net Gross Net Gross Net Pos. Net Pos. Net Pos. Base Changes:
Base Revenue Changes
Development Application Fees -
Inflationary Increase(509.0) (509.0)
Base Revenue Change (509.0) (509.0)
Sub-Total (509.0) (509.0)
Revenue Adjustments
Community Planning Fees - Additional 4.9%
Increase Effective May 1, 2015(538.5) (538.5) (269.3)
Sub-Total (538.5) (538.5) (269.3)
Total Changes (1,047.6) (1,047.6) (269.3)
2016 Plan 2017 Plan
2015 Recommended Service Changes Total Rec'd Service Changes
Description ($000s)
Development
Review, Decision &
Implementation
City Building & Policy
Development
Base Revenue Changes (Savings of $0.509 million net)
Development Application Fees – Inflationary Increases
The 2015 Recommended Operating Budget includes increased revenues of $0.509 million to be generated from development application fee increases. Rates will be increased by an inflationary adjustment of 2.39% to deliver the respective service.
This change is in keeping with the City's user fee policy to maintain full cost recovery for these provided services.
In accordance with the City's User Fee Policy, inflationary increases automatically apply to most user fees. Please see Appendix 7 for a detailed listing of User Fee increases as a result of inflation.
Revenue Adjustments (Savings of $0.539 million net)
Community Planning Fees User Fees – 4.9% Increase effective May 1, 2015
The 2015 Recommended Operating Budget also includes increased revenues of $0.539 million to be generated from a 4.9% increase to Community Planning fees effective May 1, 2015.
This recommended increase above the rate of inflation for Community Planning fees only, follows a review of the user fee model developed in 2012. This increase now accounts for incremental cost increases related to staffing, postage and additional circulation of applications.
The fee increase will be implemented effective May 1, 2015. Please see Appendix 7 for a detailed listing of User Fee increases as a result of this change.
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Table 5
2015 Total Recommended New & Enhanced Service Priorities Summary
$ $ Position
Gross Net Gross Net Gross Net # Net Pos. Net Pos.Enhanced Services Priorities
Enhancing City Planning Services -
Area Studies92.9 92.9 109.0 109.0 201.9 201.9 3.0 144.2
Enhancing City Planning Services -
HCD Plans / Studies71.7 71.7 167.2 167.2 238.9 238.9 4.0 170.6
Legislative Initiatives (SIPA) 25.2 25.2 58.7 58.7 83.9 83.9 1.0 59.9
Sub-Total 189.7 189.7 335.0 335.0 524.7 524.7 8.0 374.8
Total 189.7 189.7 335.0 335.0 524.7 524.7 8.0 374.8
2016 Plan 2017 Plan
New and Enhanced
Description ($000s)
Development
Review, Decision &
Implementation
City Building &
Policy
Development
Incremental Change Total Rec'd Service
Recommended Enhanced Service Priorities ($0.525 million gross & net)
2015 Implementation of 2014 Standing Committee Service Level Review Impacts
At the October 8, 9 and 10, 2013 meeting, City Council approved service level increases for City Planning. As part of the 2014 Budget process funding of $0.789 million was approved for 12.0 positions to deliver this increased level of service.
Council also directed that the necessary resources be added to the 2015 Recommended Operating Budget to implement the final phase of these service enhancements.
The following service enhancements are recommended for City Planning to deliver the Council approved increased level of service for 2015:
5 Additional Area or Avenue Studies
Council approved 5 additional Avenue or Area studies be added to the work plan for 2014, and time be built into the base budget so that the backlog of Avenue and Area Studies is completed by the time of the next Official Plan Review in 5 years.
The 2015 Recommended Operating Budget includes an additional $0.202 million in 2015, with annualized impacts of $0.144 million in 2016 for the 3 new positions (in addition to 5.0 positions added in 2014), to continue progress on this directed service enhancement.
5 Heritage Conservation District Studies Per Year
Council approved the initiation of 3 new Heritage Conservation District Studies/Plans be added to the Program's work plan for 2014, to be started as the 3 Heritage Conservation District currently forecast for completion are concluding; and build the base capacity to initiate and complete 5 Heritage Conservation Districts per year, beginning in 2015.
The 2014 Recommended Operating Budget includes funding of $0.239 million in 2015, with annualized impacts of $0.171 million in 2016 for 4.0 new positions (in addition to 2.0 positions added in 2014) to initiate 5 new Heritage Conservation District Studies/Plans in 2015.
Legislative Initiatives - Strategic Initiatives, Policy & Analysis (SIPA)
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2015 Operating Budget City Planning
Strategic Initiatives, Policy & Analysis (SIPA) develops leading edge policies based on extensive research in land use, housing, economy, community services. SIPA also provide many services to other Divisions, Council, public agencies and the public.
The 2015 Recommended Operating Budget includes funding of $0.084 million in 2015, with annualized impacts of $0.060 million in 2016 to create an additional manager position to lead a newly established unit that will deliver a work program within SIPA to address legislative initiatives such as the zoning by-law, development permit system and provincial policies and plans.
This unit was established through a 2014 reorganization within City Planning.
Approval of the 2015 Recommended Operating Budget will result in a 2016 net increase of $0.271 million and a 2017 incremental net cost of $0.171 million to maintain the 2015 level of service as discussed in the following section.
Table 6
2016 and 2017 Plan by Program
Description ($000s)
Gross
Expense Revenue
Net
Expense
%
Change
#
Positions
Gross
Expense Revenue
Net
Expense
%
Change
#
Positions
Known Impacts:
Progression Pay & Step Increases 165.6 165.6 170.8 170.8
Completion of the Zoning Bylaw Project (175.7) (175.7) (2.0)
Zoning By-Law - Reduction of Legal IDC (159.3) (159.3)
Community Planning Fee (4.9% Increase
Effective May 1, 2015)269.3 (269.3)
New Service Priorities (Annualization)
Enhancing City Planning Services -
Area Studies144.2 144.2
Enhancing City Planning Services -
HCD Plans / Studies170.6 170.6
Legislative Initiatives (SIPA) 59.9 59.9
Sub-Total 205.3 (65.7) 271.0 (2.0) 170.8 170.8
Total Incremental Impact 205.3 (65.7) 271.0 (2.0) 170.8 170.8
2016 - Incremental Increase 2017 - Incremental Increase
Future year incremental costs are primarily attributable to the following:
Known Impacts
Progression pay, step and fringe benefits increases will result in a pressure of $0.166 million net in 2016 and $0.171 million net in 2017.
Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA) have not been included in 2016 and 2017 as it is subject to future contract negotiations.
A reduction of 2.0 temporary positions and the reversal of related salary expenditures and recovered revenues will occur in 2016 following completion of the Zoning By-Law capital project.
The annualized impact of 2015 recommended user fee increases above the rate of inflation (savings of $0.269 million) and the 2015 recommended service enhancements (pressure of $0.375 million) will also impact the 2016 plan.
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Part II: 2015 Recommended
Budget by Service
User Fees, $24.0, 99%
Transfer from
Capital,
$0.1, 1%
Property Tax, $0.03,
0%
Other, $0.1, 0%
$24.2Million
2015 Operating Budget City Planning
Development Review, Decision & Implementation What We Do Development Review,
Decision & Implementation
Committee of Adjustment
Community Planning
Heritage Review
Review applications to ensure desirable development through public consultation and timely review process, while ensuring the implementation of Council policies and applying relevant provincial regulations and plans.
2015 Service Budget by Activity ($000s) Service by Funding Source ($000s)
Develop. Review,
Decision &
Implement., $24.2, 100%
$24.2Million
Budget not assigned at the Acticity Level
% of Committee of Adjustment Applications Process
with a Hearing Date (60 Days from Receipt)
2012Actual
2013Actual
2014 Projected
Actuals
2015 Target
2016Plan
2017Plan
% of Committee of Adjustment applications processed with a hearing date (within 60
days of application receipt)51% 81% 76% 75% 75% 75%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
City Planning continues to maintain substantial growth in the % of Committee of Adjustment applications that have been process with a hearing date (within 60 days of application receipt) since 2012.
In 2014, City Planning is projecting to exceed their target with a level of 76%.
The 2015 Recommended Operating Budget is targeting the continued delivery at 75%.
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2015 Service Levels
Development Review, Decision & Implementation
Type Sub-Type 2012 2013 2014 2015
Minor variance 75% of applications have
Committee hearing within
60 days of application
receipt
75% of applications have
Committee hearing within
60 days of application
receipt
Consent 75% of applications have
Committee hearing within
60 days of application
receipt
75% of applications have
Committee hearing within
60 days of application
receipt
Judicial Boards &
Commission Appearances
Attendance at Judicial Boards
& Commissions (eg. Ontario
Municipal Board)
100% of Ontario
Municipal Board
hearings requiring City
Planning attendance
Public engagement and
information facil itation
Community Consultation
Meetings & Working Group
Coordinate and attend
100% of all meetings
required, and attend a
second meeting on
OPA/Rezoning
applications at the
request of the Ward
Councillor
Coordinate and attend
100% of all meetings
required, and attend a
second meeting on
OPA/Rezoning
applications at the
request of the Ward
Councillor
Teams, task forces, and
committee guidance and
participation
Provide City Planning
representation at 100% of
teams, task forces and
committee
meetings/activities
Official Plan
Amendment/Zoning By-law
Amendment Application
80% of Complex
Applications are
completed within 9 - 18
months
80% of Complex
Applications are
completed within 9 - 18
months
Condominium Amendment
Application
100% of Routine
Applications are
completed within 4 - 8
months
100% of Routine
Applications are
completed within 4 - 8
months
Part Lot Control Application 62% of Complex
Applications are
completed within 9 -
18 months
62% of Routine
Applications are
completed within 4 - 8
months
100% of Routine
Applications are
completed within 4 - 8
months
100% of Routine
Applications are
completed within 4 - 8
months
Site Plan Approval Application 65% of Routine
Applications are
completed within 4 - 8
months / 62% of Complex
Applications are
completed within 9-18
months
65% of Routine
Applications are
completed within 4 - 8
months / 62% of Complex
Applications are
completed within 9-18
months
Plans of Subdivision
Application
80% of Complex
Applications are
completed within 9 - 18
months
80% of Complex
Applications are
completed within 9 - 18
months
Holding Designation Removal
Application
80% of Complex
Applications are
completed within 9 - 18
months
80% of Complex
Applications are
completed within 9 - 18
months
Interim Control By-law Process 100% of all
interim control by-law
requests
Process 100% of all
interim control by-law
requests
City of Toronto Act
Applications
Rental Demolition &
Conversion Control By-law
Applications (Municipal Code)
10 applications 10 applications
62% of Complex Applications are completed
within 9 - 18 months
54% of Routine Applications are completed
within 4 - 8 months
54% of Routine Applications are completed
within 4 - 8 months / 62% of Complex
Applications are completed within 9-18
months
62% of Complex Applications are completed
within 9 - 18 months
62% of Complex Applications are completed
within 9 - 18 months
100% of all interim control by-law requests
are processed
Service Levels
2567 applications
342 applications
100% of Ontario Municipal Board hearings requiring City Planning
attendance
Coordinate and attend 100% of all meetings
required
6 applications
Planning Act Applications
Planning Act Applications
Provide City Planning representation at 100% of teams, task forces and
committee meetings/activities
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2015 Operating Budget City Planning
Type Sub-Type 2012 2013 2014 2015
Ontario Heritage Act
(OHA) Applications
Alteration Permits - Part IV Respond to all complete
applications made under
this section
Demolition Permits - Part IV Respond to all complete
applications made under
this section
Alteration Permits - Part V Respond to all complete
applications made under
this section
Demolition Permits - Part V Respond to all complete
applications made under
this section
Archaeological Review Screen all applications
Development
Implementation
Review of detailed design at
development implementation
stage and ensuring conditions
of approval are met
As required - l inked to
Building Permit
Applications
Developer Public Art
Implementation
Public Art Commitment/Plan Approximately 25 public
art projects and plans
approved per year
Design Review Panel Review 30 projects
Section 37
Implementation
48 agreements
Information Management
and Development
Tracking
Tracking progress of
applications through the
approval process and
measuring impacts of
development activity
Track 100% of
applications within 5
days
Service Levels
Respond to all complete applications made under this section
Screen all applications
As required - l inked to Building Permit Applications
Approximately 25 public art projects and plans approved per year
Review 30 projects
48 agreements
Track 100% of applications within 5 days
Respond to all complete applications made under this section
Respond to all complete applications made under this section
Respond to all complete applications made under this section
The 2015 Recommended Service Levels are consistent with the approved 2014 Service Levels.
Service Performance Quality Measure – % of Permits Approved
within 3 Days (Heritage Properties) Heritage conservation is a priority in the
2013Actual
2014 Projected
Actuals
2015 Target
2016Plan
2017Plan
% of permits for heritage properties approved within 3 business days
70% 72% 70% 70% 70%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%development of the City. As such, City Planning targets an approval of 70% of permits for heritage properties within 3 business days.
The 2015 target of 70% has increased from the prior year targets of 65% in 2013 and 68% in 2014 in part due to the implementation of e-service delivery.
Future year percentage of approvals in 3 days are planned to continue at current levels.
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2015 Operating Budget City Planning
Table 7
2015 Recommended Service Budget by Activity 2014 Incremental Change
Approved
Budget
Base
Budget
Rec'd
Service
Changes
2015
Rec'd
Base
Rec'd Base
Budget vs.
2014 Budget % Change
Rec'd
New/
Enhanced
2015 Rec'd
Budget
($000s) $ $ $ $ $ % $ $ $ % $ % $ %
GROSS EXP.
Development Review,
Decision & Implementation22,596.3 24,010.8 24,010.8 1,414.4 6.3% 189.7 24,200.5 1,604.2 7.1% 123.9 0.5% 91.0 0.4%
Total Gross Exp. 22,596.3 24,010.8 24,010.8 1,414.4 6.3% 189.7 24,200.5 1,604.2 7.1% 123.9 0.5% 91.0 0.4%
REVENUE
Development Review,
Decision & Implementation22,149.7 23,118.8 1,047.6 24,166.4 2,016.7 9.1% 24,166.4 2,016.7 9.1% 168.8 0.7%
Total Revenues 22,149.7 23,118.8 1,047.6 24,166.4 2,016.7 9.1% 24,166.4 2,016.7 9.1% 168.8 0.7%
NET EXP.
Development Review,
Decision & Implementation446.7 891.9 (1,047.6) (155.6) (602.3) (134.8%) 189.7 34.1 (412.6) (92.4%) (44.9) (131.7%) 91.0 72.7%
Total Net Exp. 446.7 891.9 (1,047.6) (155.6) (602.3) (134.8%) 189.7 34.1 (412.6) (92.4%) (44.9) (131.7%) 91.0 72.7%
Approved Positions 204.2 204.2 204.2 (0.0) (0.0%) 2.9 207.1 2.9 1.4% (0.6) (0.3%)
2015 Recommended Operating Budget
2015 Rec'd Budget
vs. 2014 Budget 2016 Plan 2017 Plan
The 2015 Recommended Operating Base Budget for Development Review, Decision & Implementation of $24.201 million gross and $0.034 million net is $0.413 million or 92.4% below the 2014 Approved Net Budget.
The Development Review, Decision & Implementation Service reviews applications to ensure desirable development through public consultation and timely review process, while ensuring the implementation of Council policies and applying relevant provincial regulations and plans.
Aside from base budget pressures attributable to salary and benefit increases for COLA, step increases, progression pay and the annualized impact of 2014 enhancements of $0.788 million which are common across both City Planning services, pressures specific to Development Review, Decision & Implementation include costs of $0.237 million arising from the realignment of gross expenditures between the 2 services as well as inflationary increases for postage expenses of $0.022 million.
Revenue increases attributed to both volume based revenue adjustments and increases to revenues resulting from fee increases both in line with and above inflation are entirely generated in the Development Review, Decision & Implementation service. This accounts for 88% of all City Planning budgeted revenue, and will not only offset the base budget pressures in this service but also the base budget and enhanced service pressures included in the City Building and Policy Development service.
The 2015 Operating Budget for Development Review, Decision & Implementation includes new funding of $0.190 million gross and net for the recommended service enhancements, representing 36% of the required costs included in this service for all enhancements.
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2015 Operating Budget City Planning
City Building & Policy Development What We DoCity Building & Policy
Development
Plans
Surveys, Monitoring & Forecasting
Public Realm Improvements
Policy, Strategies & Guidelines
Heritage Inventory & Incentives
Waterfront Renewal
Improve the built and natural environment, the integration of land use and transportation, the optimization of the City's waterfront assets, access to community services and facilities, foundation for a strong and diverse economic base, conservation of heritage resources, design of "Special Places" as part of the public realm infrastructure, and achieving revitalization while ensuring the creation of sustainable neighbourhoods.
2015 Service Budget by Activity ($000s) Service by Funding Source ($000s)
City Building &
Policy
Develop., $18.9, 100%
$18.9Million
Budget not assigned at the Acticity Level
User Fees, $0.2, 1% Transfer
from Capital,
$2.3, 12%
Property Tax, $15.6,
83%
Other, $0.8, 4%
$18.9Million
% of Approved Residential Units within 500m of
Higher Order Transit
2012Actual
2013Actual
2014 Projected
Actuals
2015 Target
2016Plan
2017Plan
% of approved residential units within 500m of higher order transit
51% 48% 56% 50% 50% 50%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100% In keeping with the objective of
the service to integrate land use and transportation, City Planning targets to achieve 50% of approved residential units to be within 500m of higher order transit.
As reflected in the 2014 actual experience, City Planning is projecting to exceed this target.
The 2015 and future year plans remain at a 50% target.
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2015 Operating Budget City Planning
2015 Service Levels
City Building & Policy Development
Type Sub-Type 2012 2013 2014 2015
Attendance at Judicial Boards
& Commissions (eg. Ontario
Municipal Board)
100% of Ontario
Municipal Board
hearings requiring City
Planning attendance are
fulfi l led.
Attendance at Judicial Boards
& Commissions (eg. Heritage
Review Board)
100% of hearings
requiring City Planning
attendance are fulfi l led.
Public engagement and
information facil itation
Community Consultation
Meetings & Working Group
100% of all meetings
required are coordinated
and attended
Teams, task forces, and
committee guidance and
participation
Provide City Planning
representation at 100% of
teams, task forces and
committee
meetings/activities
Heritage Designations &
Listings
Evaluate and make
recommendations for
eligible properties that
have Planning Act
applications, or they are
nominated by Council, the
Community Preservation
Panels and the public.
Heritage Tax Rebate
Program
Review and process all
eligible applications for
MPAC and Revenue
Services. Pay out rebates
to property owners.
Heritage Grant Program Review all applications
and present eligible ones
to evaluation committee
Places 12 public spaces 100% of
the time
Civic Design Service for
Infrastructure
Improvements
10 Infrastructure
improvement projects
10 Infrastructure
improvement projects
City-wide Official Plan in force
2006, Official Plan
Review 2011 - 2012
Official Plan in force
2006, Official Plan
Review 2011 - 2013
Local As directed by Council
Comprehensive Zoning By-law
(Development & Maintenance)
Less than 10% of
annual target
achieved thus far in
Undertake comprehensive
Zoning By-law Review
Secondary Plan Study Completed 1 1 Secondary Plan
Avenue Studies 2 Avenue Studies by-
laws pending
2 Avenue Studies
Area Studies
Environmental Assessments
Transportation Master Plan
Heritage Management Plan Heritage Management
Plan completed and
reviewed
Heritage Conservation District
Studies
Complete 3 HCD Studies
and/or Plans, and initiate
3 new HCD Studies when 3
studies completed
Complete 3 HCD Studies
and/or Plans, and initiate
3 new HCD Studies when 3
studies completed
Archaeological Master Plan Prepare maps, policy and
requirements for
archaeological screening
in phases over 5 years
Prepare maps, policy and requirements for archaeological screening in
phases over 5 years
Undertake comprehensive Zoning By-law Review
Completed 8 Area Studies
Complete 1 per year
Complete 1 per year
Heritage Management Plan completed and reviewed
Create standardized procedure and create
plans for adoption with Community and
Consultant
Review all applications and present eligible ones to evaluation
committee
12 public spaces 100% of the time
10 Infrastructure improvement projects 90%
of the time
Official Plan in force 2006, Official Plan Review
2011 - 2013
As directed by Council
100% of Ontario Municipal Board hearings requiring City Planning
attendance are fulfi l led.
100% of hearings requiring City Planning attendance are fulfi l led.
100% of all meetings required are coordinated and attended
Provide City Planning representation at 100% of teams, task forces and
committee meetings/activities
Evaluate and make recommendations for eligible properties that have
Planning Act applications, or they are nominated by Council, the
Community Preservation Panels and the public.
Review and process all eligible applications for MPAC and Revenue
Services. Pay out rebates to property owners.
Implementation Plans,
Studies & Guidelines
Complete 18 city building
studies / Complete 75%
of the city building
studies to the timeline
identified to the
community or approved
by Council
Service Levels
Complete 18 city building
studies / Complete 75%
of the city building
studies to the timeline
identified to the
community or approved
by Council
Judicial Boards &
Commission Appearances
Official Plan Policies
(city-wide & local)
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2015 Operating Budget City Planning
Type Sub-Type 2012 2013 2014 2015
Community Improvement Plans Complete 2 C.I.P.'s
Community Services & Facil ity
Studies and Strategies
Ongoing studies 8; new 4;
application review 11
City-wide Urban Design
Guidelines
1 City-wide Urban Design
Guideline or Review
1 City-wide Urban Design
Guideline or Review
Site-specific Urban Design
Guidelines
4 Site-specific Urban
Design Guidelines / year
Toronto Green Standard Council Mandated / City
By-Law
Legislative Change Prepare policy
recommendations for
Council on legislative
proposals
Provincial Plans & Policy Prepare policy
recommendations for
Council on new or
proposed changes to,
provincial plans
Transportation Planning Represent the City of
Toronto on Regional
Transportation Planning
Issues, report to City
Council when required.
Attend tribunals to
support City Council
Decisions when
necessary.
Adjacent Municipalities Prepare policy
recommendations for
Council on impacts of
new plans or
development activity in
neighbouring
municipalities.
Employment Survey 100% survey completion
within timeframes
Resident Surveys Surveys currently being
conducted as part of
Official Plan Review
Transportation Surveys Surveys being conducted
as part of 5-year Official
Plan Review
Transportation Tomorrow
Survey
Data collected is
essential to ongoing
monitoring of the Official
Plan and other Council
policies
Demographic, Economic,
Social, Environmental
Analysis forms part of
periodic policy reviews
as well as the 5-year
Official Plan Review and
in addition to periodic
assessments of various
city programs
Regional Growth Patterns Analysis forms part of
periodic policy reviews
as well as the 5-year
Official Plan Review and
in addition to periodic
assessments of various
city programs
Surveys being conducted as part of 5-year Official Plan Review
Data collected is essential to ongoing monitoring of the Official Plan
and other Council policies
Analysis forms part of periodic policy reviews as well as the 5-year
Official Plan Review and in addition to periodic assessments of various
city programs
Analysis forms part of periodic policy reviews as well as the 5-year
Official Plan Review and in addition to periodic assessments of various
city programs
Prepare policy recommendations for Council on legislative proposals
Prepare policy recommendations for Council on new or proposed
changes to, provincial plans
Represent the City of Toronto on Regional Transportation Planning
Issues, report to City Council when required. Attend tribunals to
support City Council Decisions when necessary.
Prepare policy recommendations for Council on impacts of new plans
or development activity in neighbouring municipalities.
100% survey completion within timeframes
Surveys currently being conducted as part of Official Plan Review
Complete 2 C.I.P.'s
Ongoing studies 8; new 4; application review 11
1 City-wide Urban Design Guideline / year
90% of the time
4 Site-specific Urban Design Guidelines / year
Council Mandated / City By-Law
Service Levels
Implementation Plans,
Studies & Guidelines
Monitoring
Inter-regional / Inter-
governmental
Surveys
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2015 Operating Budget City Planning
Type Sub-Type 2012 2013 2014 2015
Development Activity (city-wide
& regional)
Analysis forms part of
periodic policy reviews
as well as the 5-year
Official Plan Review and
in addition to periodic
assessments of various
city programs
Section 37 Tracking 2010 statistics: 48
s.37 and 20 s.45
applications logged;
67 payments logged
and notifications sent
out; 249 database
reports produced; 7
budget motions and
11 undertakings
drafted; 35 enquiries
re: availability of
funds
Track Section 37 and
Section 45 applications;
produce database
reports; respond to
inquiries and motions
Population Projections Projections fundamental
to the 5-year Official Plan
Review as well as to
various capital budget
and infrastructure
planning by all City
departments.
Employment Projections Projections fundamental
to the 5-year Official Plan
Review as well as to
various capital budget
and infrastructure
planning by all City
departments.
Housing Capacity Assessment Projections fundamental
to the 5-year Official Plan
Review as well as to
various capital budget
and infrastructure
planning by all City
departments.
Employment Land Assessment Projections fundamental
to the 5-year Official Plan
Review as well as to
various capital budget
and infrastructure
planning by all City
departments.
Transportation Demand
Forecasting for all City and TTC
Environmental Assessments
Travel Demand forecast
essential to the
Environmental
Assessment process.
Tri-government / Waterfront
Toronto partnership
As required by the Act and
City Council
Financial Management of Tri-
government commitment
As required by the Act and
City Council
Waterfront Capital Project
Management
Compliance with
Contribution Agreement
Waterfront Municipal
Ownership Transfer
Compliance with
Contribution Agreement
and business
transactional
requirements
Facil itation of Inter-
jurisdictional Cooperation
As directed by Council
Delivery of City-led Capital
Projects
As directed by Council
As required by the Act and City Council
Compliance with Contribution Agreement
Compliance with Contribution Agreement and business transactional
requirements
As directed by Council
As directed by Council
Projections fundamental to the 5-year Official Plan Review as well as to
various capital budget and infrastructure planning by all City
departments.
Projections fundamental to the 5-year Official Plan Review as well as to
various capital budget and infrastructure planning by all City
departments.
Projections fundamental to the 5-year Official Plan Review as well as to
various capital budget and infrastructure planning by all City
departments.
Projections fundamental to the 5-year Official Plan Review as well as to
various capital budget and infrastructure planning by all City
departments.
Travel Demand forecast essential to the Environmental Assessment
process.
As required by the Act and City Council
Analysis forms part of periodic policy reviews as well as the 5-year
Official Plan Review and in addition to periodic assessments of various
city programs
Track Section 37 and Section 45 applications;
produce database reports; respond to inquiries
and motions
Service Levels
Waterfront Project
Corporate
Monitoring
Forecasting
The 2015 Recommended Service Levels are consistent with the approved 2014 Service Levels.
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completion of 18 city building studies for 2015 and future years.
2015 Operating Budget City Planning
Service Performance
Quality Measure: % of Approved Non-Res Gross Floor Area within 500m of Higher Order Transit
2012Actual
2013Actual
2014 Projected
Actuals
2015 Target
2016Plan
2017Plan
% of approved non-residential gross floor area within 500m of higher order transit
40% 24% 82% 40% 40% 40%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
The Program also targets approval of non-residential growth in areas of higher order transit.
City Planning plans to achieve this 40% of the time (based on gross floor area).
Actual experience is subject to variation based on market activity and large scale developments as seen in 2014 with the increase in approved office space close to transit, particularly in the downtown.
Outcome Measure: # of City Building Studies Completed
2013Actual
2014 Projected
Actuals
2015 Target
2016Plan
2017Plan
# of city building studies completed 13 30 18 18 18
0
5
10
15
20
25
30 Increases in both funding and staff levels
in recent years have supported an increase in the level of pro-active city building studies.
This is reflected in the increase in studies completed in 2014 from the 2013 experience and also relates to completions of multiyear studies in the final year of the Council term.
City Planning will continue to target the
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2015 Operating Budget City Planning
Table 8
2015 Recommended Service Budget by Activity 2014 Incremental Change
Approved
Budget
Base
Budget
Rec'd
Service
Changes
2015
Rec'd
Base
Rec'd Base
Budget vs.
2014 Budget % Change
Rec'd
New/
Enhanced
2015 Rec'd
Budget
($000s) $ $ $ $ $ % $ $ $ % $ % $ %
GROSS EXP.
City Building & Policy
Development19,011.1 18,550.1 18,550.1 (461.0) (2.4%) 335.0 18,885.1 (126.0) (0.7%) 81.5 0.4% 79.8 0.4%
Total Gross Exp. 19,011.1 18,550.1 18,550.1 (461.0) (2.4%) 335.0 18,885.1 (126.0) (0.7%) 81.5 0.4% 79.8 0.4%
REVENUE
City Building & Policy
Development3,849.4 3,310.8 3,310.8 (538.6) (14.0%) 3,310.8 (538.6) (14.0%) (234.5) (7.1%) 0.2 0.0%
Total Revenues 3,849.4 3,310.8 3,310.8 (538.6) (14.0%) 3,310.8 (538.6) (14.0%) (234.5) (7.1%) 0.2 0.0%
NET EXP.
City Building & Policy
Development15,161.7 15,239.3 15,239.3 77.6 0.5% 335.0 15,574.2 412.6 2.7% 316.0 2.0% 79.6 0.5%
Total Net Exp. 15,161.7 15,239.3 15,239.3 77.6 0.5% 335.0 15,574.2 412.6 2.7% 316.0 2.0% 79.6 0.5%
Approved Positions 160.4 160.9 160.9 0.5 0.3% 5.1 166.0 5.6 3.5% (1.4) (0.7%)
2015 Recommended Operating Budget
2015 Rec'd Budget
vs. 2014 Budget 2016 Plan 2017 Plan
The 2015 Recommended Operating Base Budget for City Building & Policy Development of $18.885 million gross and $15.574 million net is $0.413 million or 2.7% above the 2014 Approved Net Budget.
The City Building & Policy Development Service improves the built and natural environment, the integration of land use and transportation, the optimization of the City's waterfront assets, access to community services and facilities, foundation for a strong and diverse economic base, conservation of heritage resources, design of "Special Places" as part of the public realm infrastructure, and achieving revitalization while ensuring the creation of sustainable neighbourhoods.
Base budget pressures of $0.836 million in City Building & Policy Development are attributable to salary and benefit increases for COLA, step increases, progression pay and the annualized impact of 2014 enhancements. These pressures are common across both City Planning services.
Pressures specific to City Building & Policy Development include costs of $0.505 million required to fund the impact of the Transit Implementation Unit established in 2014. This cost is fully offset by a related recovery from the Transit Expansion Initiatives capital project that the added staff will support.
Additional service specific savings of $0.250 million arise from the realignment of gross expenditures between the 2 services.
The 2015 Operating Budget for City Building & Policy Development includes new funding of $0.335 million gross and net for the recommended service enhancements for Avenue & Area Studies; Heritage Conservation District Studies / Plans; and within Strategic Initiatives, Policy & Analysis. The costs of these enhancements primarily reside in the City Building & Policy Development service.
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2015 Operating Budget City Planning
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Part III: Issues for Discussion
2015 Operating Budget City Planning
Issues for Discussion Issues Impacting the 2015 Budget
Local Appeal Body for Toronto
City Council, at its meeting of July 8, 9, 10 and 11, 2014 considered the report PG33.14 Implementing a Local Appeal Body for Toronto – Public Consultation Comments and Guiding Principles and in doing so recommended that:
City Council approve the establishment of a Local Appeal Body to hear appeals of minor variance and consent applications and City Council direct that the Appeal Body be in place to hear all appeals made after September 1, 2015.
The Local Appeal Body (LAB) is to be established as an independent quasi-judicial administrative tribunal, with members appointed by City Council, to adjudicate on appeals to minor variance and consent decisions made by the Committee of Adjustment in Toronto. The LAB will be expected to administer and conduct hearings, hear evidence and make independent decisions with respect to minor variance and consent appeals.
In 2015, a standalone operating budget has been created (outside of City Planning's Budget) within Other City Programs that includes a recommended provisional budget of $1.050 million gross and $1.0 million net for the implementation of a Local Appeal Body in 2015.
The City Manager's Office will be reporting to Council in Spring 2015 on the strategy for implementation of the LAB. The report will address the following 8 guiding principles:
1. LAB member appointment;
2. Qualifications of LAB members;
3. LAB member remuneration;
4. Oversight and accountability of LAB members;
5. LAB practices and procedures;
6. LAB structure and relationship with the City;
7. Costs of implementing and maintaining a LAB; and
8. Appeal filing fees for the LAB.
Subject to Council's approval of the 2015 Recommended Budget and the LAB implementation strategy, provisional funding will be transferred to the City Program ultimately responsible for the administration of the LAB.
Issues Referred to the 2015 Operating Budget Process
2014 Standing Committee Service Level Review Impacts
At its meeting of July 16, 17, 18 and 19, 2013, City Council, in consideration of item EX33.29 -Revised Budget Process for 2014, directed "that the review of divisional service levels and activities along with any Standing Committee recommendations be referred to the 2014 Budget process for consideration and to guide staff during the 2014 administrative budget review process."
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2015 Operating Budget City Planning
At the September 12, 2013 meeting, the Planning and Growth Management Committee received a service level presentation from City Planning. In consideration of the presentation, the Committee recommended that City Council direct the establishment of three service levels in City Planning with budget impacts:
The mandatory attendance of the community planner at a minimum of two public meetings for each OPA/Rezoning application at the request of the Ward Councillor;
Five additional Avenue or Area studies be added to the work plan for 2014, and time be built into the base budget so that the backlog of Avenue and Area Studies is completed by the time of the next Official Plan Review in five years; and
The initiation of three new Heritage Conservation District Studies be added to the Division's work plan for 2014, to be started as the three Heritage Conservation District currently forecast for completion are concluding; and build the base capacity to initiate and complete five Heritage Conservation Districts per year.
At the October 8, 9 and 10, 2013 meeting, City Council approved the these service levels for City Planning and following that necessary resources were approved in the 2014 Capital and Operating Budgets for City Planning.
The 2015 Recommended Operating Budget includes $0.825 million and 7.0 additional positions for the next and final phase of implementation for these enhanced service levels.
As indicated in the table below, a total investment of $1.590 million is recommended to enhance services in City planning in keeping with Council's direction as part of the 2014 standing committee service level review.
Standing Committee Service Level Review Impacts (In $000s)
Gross NetNew
PositionsGross Net
New
PositionsGross Net
New
PositionsGross Net
New
Positions
Service Level Changes
3 Additional HCD Sudies / Plans 88.0 88.0 2.0 87.5 87.5 175.5 175.5 2.0
Increase from 3 additional HCD Sudies /
Plans in 2014 to 5 additional in 2015238.9 238.9 4.0 170.6 170.6 409.5 409.5 4.0
2014 Increase - 5 Additional Area /
Avenue Studies297.0 297.0 5.0 297.0 297.0 594.0 594.0 5.0
2015 Increase - 5 Additional Area /
Avenue Studies201.9 201.9 3.0 144.2 144.2 346.1 346.1 3.0
Mandatory staff attendance at 2 Public
Meetings65.0 65.0 65.0 65.0
Total 450.0 450.0 7.0 825.3 825.3 7.0 314.8 314.8 1,590.1 1,590.1 14.0
2015 Recommended Budget 2016 Plan Total Impact2014 Approved Budget
The 2015-2024 Recommended Capital Budget and Plan also includes $12.5 million in funding for professional services to support:
5 additional Avenue/Area Studies in 2015 and in each subsequent year thereafter; and
5 additional Heritage Conservation District (HCD) Studies/Plans per year in each subsequent year after that.
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2015 Operating Budget City Planning
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Appendices:
2015 Operating Budget City Planning
Appendix 1
2014 Service Performance
2014 Key Service Accomplishments
In 2014, City Planning accomplishments included the following:
Advanced the Official Plan and Municipal Comprehensive Reviews, including Council adoption of new policies related to employment lands; and analysis and consultation on affordable housing, neighbourhoods, apartment neighbourhoods and transportation components.
Council adoption of various matters related to the new Zoning By-law including Residential Apartment Commercial zone, marihuana facilities, group homes and technical amendments.
Council adoption of the Eglinton Connects Planning Study, and advancement of a development permit system framework.
Case management of large projects including: 3260 Sheppard Avenue East, Regent Park Revitalization: Phases 3-5, Lawrence Heights Phase 1A implementation, Downsview Park Stanley Greene development, 600-620 The East Mall, Mirvish + Gehry proposal, 675 Progress Avenue, and 64-70 Cordova Avenue.
Area-based studies including: Dufferin Street Avenue Study, McCowan Precinct Study, Port Lands Planning Framework, Lower Yonge Precinct Plan, Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport Review and Queen Street East Planning Study.
Reviewed applications for alterations to Heritage Buildings for a growing inventory, including major heritage applications; e.g. Massey Hall/Mod development, Mirvish-Gehry application, Victory Soya Mills, 592 Sherbourne Street, Gooderham Mansion, 150 Symes Road, 1 Yorkville and Coca Cola factory, Leaside.
Completed four studies for Heritage Conservation District studies prioritized Council: King-Spadina, Garden District, Historic Yonge Street, and St. Lawrence.
Engaged the public about the choices and consequences of new development, area studies and environmental assessments in Toronto through specific initiatives (e.g. condo consultation), Chief Planner Roundtables, neighbourhood workshops and community meetings.
Responding to Council-directed initiatives including local appeal bodies, Section 37 implementation review, and privately owned publicly-accessible spaces.
Completed the 2014 Toronto Employment Survey, and analyzed and published 2013 Toronto Employment Survey bulletin and "How does the City Grow?" 2014 bulletin.
Engaged in transportation planning and analysis in support of transportation and transit projects, including: Relief Line Assessment, Gardiner Environmental Assessment, various other Metrolinx Transit Projects, and the Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport and Eireann Quay Transportation Study.
Undertook/developed key Urban Design initiatives, including: Midtown in Focus: Yonge-Egliton Streetscape, Parks and Open Space Master Plan, King Spadina Built Form, Queen-River Guidelines, McCowan Precinct Urban Design Guidelines, Leslieville Urban Design Guidelines and Lawrence Heights Public Realm Master Plan, Albert Campbell Square Expansion Design, Six Points Reconfiguration Detailed Design, and Kingston Road Streetscape Improvements Implementation.
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2015 Operating Budget City Planning
Updated the Toronto Green Standard performance measures after consultation with industry stakeholders.
Improved business practices including revised pre-consultation process to enhance customer service.
Continued to enhance public access to planning process information through the Division's on-line Application Information Centre.
2014 Financial Performance
2014 Budget Variance Analysis
2012
Actuals
2013
Actuals
2014
Approved
Budget
2014
Projected
Actuals*
($000s) $ $ $ $ $ %
Gross Expenditures 34,809.3 39,099.6 41,607.4 41,428.8 (178.6) (0.4%)
Revenues 23,608.5 28,788.4 25,999.0 27,018.8 1,019.8 3.9%
Net Expenditures 11,200.8 10,311.2 15,608.4 14,410.0 (1,198.4) (7.7%)
Approved Positions 301.5 332.5 364.5 359.5 (5.0) (1.4%)
2014 Approved Budget vs.
Projected Actual Variance
* Based on the 9 month Operating Budget Variance Report
2014 Experience
City Planning reported net under-spending of $2.565 million or 26.3% for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2014. This variance reflected higher than budgeted gross expenditures of $0.401 million or 1.4% primarily due to the timing of expenditures for employee benefit premiums such as those for CPP and EI which mostly occur early in the year and services for Heritage Conservation District and other studies. Revenues were greater than planned by $2.966 million or 16.2%, mainly due to higher than budgeted development application revenue and greater application volumes in Community Planning and Committee of Adjustments.
For year-end, City Planning projected under-spending of $1.198 million or 7.7% of the 2014 Approved Net Operating Budget of $15.608 million. Gross expenditures were forecasted to be $0.179 million or 0.4% under-spent primarily due to lower salary and benefit costs due to positions that were vacant during the year. Revenues at year-end were projected to be greater than budget by $1.020 million or 4.0% due to higher than expected development application revenues.
As of September 30, 2014, City Planning reported a strength of 343.0 positions, which, excluding 5 summer students, was 21.5 positions below the complement of 364.5 positions. This represented a vacancy rate of 2.1% after considering gapping, as the budgeted gapping rate of 3.8% is equivalent to approximately 14.0 positions.
City Planning projected a year-end strength of 359.5 positions, which is 5.0 positions below the complement of 364.5 positions, reflecting essentially full complement, after considering and achieving the gapping target throughout the year.
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Impact of 2014 Operating Variance on the 2015 Recommended Budget
The 2015 Recommended Operating Budget includes $0.540 million in additional revenue based on the increase in Committee of Adjustment applications revenue experienced in 2014.
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Appendix 2
2015 Operating Recommended Budget by Expenditure Category Program Summary by Expenditure Category
2014 2015
2012 2013 2014 Projected Rec'd
Category of Expense Actual Actual Budget Actual* Budget 2016 2017
($000's) $ $ $ $ $ $ % $ $Salaries and Benefits 32,798.4 34,857.7 37,314.4 37,102.8 39,674.7 2,360.3 6.3% 40,039.4 40,209.9 Materials and Supplies 130.2 166.7 187.7 187.7 187.7 187.7 187.7 Equipment 89.3 127.7 163.5 219.1 163.5 163.5 163.6 Services & Rents 806.6 2,846.5 2,544.2 2,159.3 1,578.0 (966.2) (38.0%) 1,578.0 1,578.2 Contributions to Capital 250.2 Contributions to Reserve/Res Funds 64.1 64.1 64.1 64.1 64.1 64.1 64.1
Other Expenditures 11.3 406.6 400.7 452.9 400.7 400.7 400.7 Interdivisional Charges 659.0 630.2 932.7 1,242.9 1,016.8 84.1 9.0% 857.5 857.5
Total Gross Expenditures 34,809.3 39,099.6 41,607.4 41,428.8 43,085.5 1,478.2 3.6% 43,291.0 43,461.8 Interdivisional Recoveries 0.3 0.2 Provincial Subsidies Federal Subsidies 9.6 (4.8)
Other Subsidies User Fees & Donations 20,686.8 24,421.7 21,898.1 23,207.0 24,206.0 2,307.9 10.5% 24,475.2 24,475.3 Transfers from Capital Fund 2,094.6 1,949.6 2,278.6 2,204.7 2,372.9 94.3 4.1% 2,037.9 2,037.9 Contribution from Reserve Funds 316.4 924.0 512.9 (924.0) (100.0%) 0.1 Contribution from Reserve Sundry Revenues 817.1 2,105.3 898.4 1,094.2 898.4 898.4 898.4
Total Revenues 23,608.5 28,788.4 25,999.0 27,018.8 27,477.2 1,478.2 5.7% 27,411.5 27,411.7
Total Net Expenditures 11,200.8 10,311.2 15,608.3 14,410.0 15,608.3 (0.0) (0.0%) 15,879.5 16,050.1
Approved Positions 301.5 332.5 364.5 359.5 373.0 8.5 2.3% 371.0 371.0 * Note: Based on the 9 month Operating Budget Variance Report
2015 Change from
2014 Approved
Budget
Plan
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Appendix 3
2015 Organization Chart
2015 Recommended Complement
Category
Senior
Management Management
Exempt
Professional &
Clerical Union Total
Permanent 1.0 49.0 28.0 273.0 351.0
Temporary 3.0 1.0 18.0 22.0
Total 1.0 52.0 29.0 291.0 373.0
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Appendix 4
Summary of 2015 Recommended Service Changes
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Inflows/Outflows to/from Reserves & Reserve Funds Corporate Reserve / Reserve Funds
Table 9
2015 2016 2017
$ $ $ $
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Insurance Reserve Fund XR1010
Proposed Withdrawls (-)
Contributions (+) 64.1 64.1 64.1
21,371.8 21,435.9 21,500.1
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Reserve /
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Appendix 7a
Recommended User Fees Adjusted for Inflation and Other
2014 2016 2017
Approved Inflationary Other Budget Plan Rate Plan RateReview of application
for official plan
amendment
Development Review,
Decision &
Implementation Full Cost Recovery Application $16,322.19 $390.10 $818.90 $17,531.19 $17,531.19 $17,531.19
Base fee for zoning by-
law amendment
Development Review,
Decision &
Implementation Full Cost Recovery Base Fee $16,203.03 $387.25 $812.92 $17,403.20 $17,403.20 $17,403.20
Add'l fee: bldgs have
gross flr area
>500sq.m -Residential
Development Review,
Decision &
Implementation Full Cost Recovery Sq M. $5.48 $0.13 $0.27 $5.88 $5.88 $5.88
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gross flr area>500sq.m
Non--Residential
Development Review,
Decision &
Implementation Full Cost Recovery Sq M. $4.08 $0.10 $0.20 $4.38 $4.38 $4.38
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gross flr area
>500sq.m -Mixed use
Development Review,
Decision &
Implementation Full Cost Recovery Sq M. $3.04 $0.07 $0.15 $3.26 $3.26 $3.26
Application fee for
holding by-law
amendment
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Decision &
Implementation Full Cost Recovery Application $8,944.12 $213.76 $448.74 $9,606.62 $9,606.62 $9,606.62
Base fee for plan of
subdivision approval
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Decision &
Implementation Full Cost Recovery Base Fee $28,593.58 $683.39 $1,434.57 $30,711.54 $30,711.54 $30,711.54
Add'l fee: each
proposed lot - plan of
subdivision approval
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Decision &
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description pursuant
to Condo Act, 1998
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Decision &
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appr'l descri't
pursuant Condo Act
1998
Development Review,
Decision &
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under Section 50(5) of
Planning Act
Development Review,
Decision &
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Additional fee for each
proposed lot
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Decision &
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Base fee: site plan cntrl
- under Section 41 of
Planning Act
Development Review,
Decision &
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ctrl:1st 200 sq.m
chrgable area Resid'l
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Decision &
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gross flr -next 700
sq.m-Resid'l Use
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Add'l fee: plan cntrl;
gross flr-next 3,000
sq.m-Resid'l Use
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Decision &
Implementation Full Cost Recovery Sq M. $5.49 $0.13 $0.28 $5.90 $5.90 $5.90
Add'l fee:plan cntrl;
bldg-gross flr>4,400
sq.m-Resid'l Use
Development Review,
Decision &
Implementation Full Cost Recovery Sq M. $2.73 $0.07 $0.14 $2.94 $2.94 $2.94
Add'l fee:plan cntrl;
bldg-gross flr>500sq.m-
Non-Resid'l Use
Development Review,
Decision &
Implementation Full Cost Recovery Sq M. $2.73 $0.07 $0.14 $2.94 $2.94 $2.94
Add'l fee: plan cntrl;
bldg-gross flr>500sq.m
-Mixed Use
Development Review,
Decision &
Implementation Full Cost Recovery Sq M. $3.79 $0.09 $0.19 $4.07 $4.07 $4.07
2015
Rate Description Service Fee Category Fee Basis
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Approved Inflationary Other Budget Plan Rate Plan RateAgreement/revision of
Site Plan Control plans
and drawings
Development Review,
Decision &
Implementation Full Cost Recovery Application $4,667.58 $111.56 $234.18 $5,013.32 $5,013.32 $5,013.32
Appl fee: minor var,
Clear Title
Development Review,
Decision &
Implementation Full Cost Recovery Application $1,088.58 $26.02 $1,114.60 $1,114.60 $1,114.60
Appli fee: minor var,
clear title-w/ Order to
Comply (OTC)
Development Review,
Decision &
Implementation Full Cost Recovery Application $2,177.17 $52.03 $2,229.20 $2,229.20 $2,229.20
Minor vari fee:
add't/alter exist
dwellings w/ 3
units/less
Development Review,
Decision &
Implementation Full Cost Recovery Application $1,452.65 $34.72 $1,487.37 $1,487.37 $1,487.37
Add't/alter to exist
dwellings w/ 3
units/less:W/ OTC
Development Review,
Decision &
Implementation Full Cost Recovery Application $2,905.31 $69.44 $2,974.75 $2,974.75 $2,974.75
Minor variance fee:
residential dwellings
w/ 3 units/less
Development Review,
Decision &
Implementation Full Cost Recovery Application $3,265.80 $78.05 $3,343.85 $3,343.85 $3,343.85
Residential Dwelling (3
units/less) W/ OTC
(order to comply)
Development Review,
Decision &
Implementation Full Cost Recovery Application $6,531.60 $156.11 $6,687.71 $6,687.71 $6,687.71
Appli fee: minor
variance uses
Development Review,
Decision &
Implementation Full Cost Recovery Application $4,226.76 $101.02 $4,327.78 $4,327.78 $4,327.78
All other uses-W/ OTC
(order to comply)
Development Review,
Decision &
Implementation Full Cost Recovery Application $8,453.50 $202.04 $8,655.54 $8,655.54 $8,655.54
Plan Act Sec50(3): Base
fee,1 lot into 2/estab.
new easement
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Implementation Full Cost Recovery
Base Fee per
Application $2,976.88 $71.15 $3,048.03 $3,048.03 $3,048.03
Application fee for
each additional lot
created
Development Review,
Decision &
Implementation Full Cost Recovery Lot $1,908.52 $45.61 $1,954.13 $1,954.13 $1,954.13
Title/lease/mrtgg
dischg/lot addition/re-
establishg easement
Development Review,
Decision &
Implementation Full Cost Recovery Application $1,483.25 $35.45 $1,518.70 $1,518.70 $1,518.70
Base fee to review
rental housing
demolition and
conversion
Development Review,
Decision &
Implementation Full Cost Recovery
Base Fee per
Application $6,376.75 $152.40 $6,529.15 $6,529.15 $6,529.15
Dev Review-CoT Act
2007. RHDC
Development Review,
Decision &
Implementation Full Cost Recovery Application $255.07 $6.10 $261.17 $261.17 $261.17
Base fee for RHDC -
delegated approval
Development Review,
Decision &
Implementation Full Cost Recovery
Base Fee per
Application $1,275.34 $30.48 $1,305.82 $1,305.82 $1,305.82
Add'l fee per unit for
RHDC-delegated
approval
Development Review,
Decision &
Implementation Full Cost Recovery Unit $63.77 $1.52 $65.29 $65.29 $65.29
Condominium base fee
for RHDC
Development Review,
Decision &
Implementation Full Cost Recovery
Base Fee per
Application $3,826.05 $91.44 $3,917.49 $3,917.49 $3,917.49
Add'l fee per unit for
condominium RHDC
Development Review,
Decision &
Implementation Full Cost Recovery Unit $63.77 $1.52 $65.29 $65.29 $65.29
Base fee for
condominium RHDC -
delegated approval
Development Review,
Decision &
Implementation Full Cost Recovery Base Fee $1,275.34 $30.48 $1,305.82 $1,305.82 $1,305.82
Dev Review-CoT Act
2007. RHDC-Appli
Ch.667-Condo- Per Unit
Development Review,
Decision &
Implementation Full Cost Recovery Application $63.77 $1.52 $65.29 $65.29 $65.29
Base fee for conversion
to freehold
Development Review,
Decision &
Implementation Full Cost Recovery
Base Fee per
Application $3,826.05 $91.44 $3,917.49 $3,917.49 $3,917.49
Review-CoT Act
2007.Appli Ch667(442-
9E):Conver'n-Fee/Unit
Development Review,
Decision &
Implementation Full Cost Recovery Application $63.77 $1.52 $65.29 $65.29 $65.29
Rate Description Service Fee Category Fee Basis
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Approved Inflationary Other Budget Plan Rate Plan RateReview Base fee-CoT
Act 2007.Appl
Ch667:Conver'n to
Freehold
Development Review,
Decision &
Implementation Full Cost Recovery Base Fee $1,275.34 $30.48 $1,305.82 $1,305.82 $1,305.82
Review-CoT Act 2007.
RHDC-Conversion to
Freehold-Per unit
Development Review,
Decision &
Implementation Full Cost Recovery Application $63.77 $1.52 $65.29 $65.29 $65.29
Base fee: Application
for conversion-
coownership/life lease
Development Review,
Decision &
Implementation Full Cost Recovery
Base Fee per
Application $15,304.21 $365.77 $15,669.98 $15,669.98 $15,669.98
Review fee for
conversion to
coownership or l ife
lease
Development Review,
Decision &
Implementation Full Cost Recovery Application $63.77 $1.52 $65.29 $65.29 $65.29
Base fee:Appli
convers'n to co-
ownrshp/life lease-
deleg.appr
Development Review,
Decision &
Implementation Full Cost Recovery
Base Fee per
Application $1,275.34 $30.48 $1,305.82 $1,305.82 $1,305.82
Review application for
conversion to co-
ownership/life lease
Development Review,
Decision &
Implementation Full Cost Recovery Application $63.77 $1.52 $65.29 $65.29 $65.29
Base fee for review
application of RHDC
Development Review,
Decision &
Implementation Full Cost Recovery Base Fee $3,826.05 $91.44 $3,917.49 $3,917.49 $3,917.49
Add'l fee per unit for
RHDC - other consents
Development Review,
Decision &
Implementation Full Cost Recovery Unit $63.77 $1.52 $65.29 $65.29 $65.29
Base fee for
application
review:RHDC
Development Review,
Decision &
Implementation Full Cost Recovery
Base Fee per
Application $1,275.34 $30.48 $1,305.82 $1,305.82 $1,305.82
Dev Review-CoT Act
2007. RHDC-Other
Consent-Per unit fee.
Development Review,
Decision &
Implementation Full Cost Recovery Application $63.77 $1.52 $65.29 $65.29 $65.29
Base fee for
Telecommunication
Tower Application
Development Review,
Decision &
Implementation Full Cost Recovery Base Fee $4,667.58 $111.56 $4,779.14 $4,779.14 $4,779.14
Legal service process:
zone by-law amend-
Sec.37 agreement
Development Review,
Decision &
Implementation Full Cost Recovery Application $9,750.05 $233.03 $9,983.08 $9,983.08 $9,983.08
Base fee for offical
plan and zoning by-law
amendment
Development Review,
Decision &
Implementation Full Cost Recovery Application $16,322.19 $390.10 $818.90 $17,531.19 $17,531.19 $17,531.19
Add'l fee:by-law
amend: bldg-gross flr
>500sq.m; Resid'l
Development Review,
Decision &
Implementation Full Cost Recovery Sq M. $5.48 $0.13 $0.27 $5.88 $5.88 $5.88
Add'l fee:by-law
amend: bldg-gross
flr>500sq.m;Non-
Resid'l 1
Development Review,
Decision &
Implementation Full Cost Recovery Sq M. $4.08 $0.10 $0.20 $4.38 $4.38 $4.38
Add'l fee: by-law
amend: bldg if gross flr
>500sq.m; mix use
Development Review,
Decision &
Implementation Full Cost Recovery Sq M. $3.04 $0.07 $0.15 $3.26 $3.26 $3.26
Base fee for
condominium
conversion
Development Review,
Decision &
Implementation Full Cost Recovery Application $16,414.31 $392.30 $16,806.61 $16,806.61 $16,806.61
Additional fee for each
unit of condominium
conversion
Development Review,
Decision &
Implementation Full Cost Recovery Unit $74.77 $1.79 $76.56 $76.56 $76.56
Legal services process
official plan/rezone-
sec.37 agreement
Development Review,
Decision &
Implementation Full Cost Recovery Application $9,750.05 $233.03 $9,983.08 $9,983.08 $9,983.08
Service Fee Category Fee Basis
2015
Rate Description
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